Innovation & Technology
The latest products, services, design approaches and business models that are helping organizations of all sizes deliver on their sustainability ambitions and establish a new business as usual
5 Ways to Make Transparency a Brand Advantage
Pink slime. Pan-European traces of horsemeat. Escolar masquerading as white tuna. Some 30 states considering GMO-labeling legislation.The challenges and opportunities surrounding transparency affect consumers in ways that are deeply personal (if not ... View More
Creating Good Work: Ron Schultz on How Social Entrepreneurs Are Building a Healthy Economy
Creating change on any scale is challenging enough, but doing so for the good of society is even harder. Facing difficult odds and large-scale social problems, social entrepreneurs are driven to produce measurable impact, opening up new pathways that... View More
UPS Debuts Winglets on 767 Aircraft To Save Fuel and Reduce Emissions
UPS has unveiled a new look for its flagship Boeing 767 fleet by adding winglets as a part of its efforts to save fuel and reduce emissions. ... View More
eBay Opens LEED Gold-Certified Facility in Utah
eBay last week announced the opening of a new 241,095 square foot facility in Draper, Utah, that has achieved LEED Gold standards. ... View More
Consumers Rank Ingredient Transparency Among Most Important Issues for Brands
Horsemeat found in five percent of beef tested in the European Union. One in three fish commonly mislabeled in the United States. Up to 30 states now considering GMO labeling laws. Ingredient transparency is trending for brands looking to restore con... View More
Study: Grocery Delivery Services Can Reduce CO2 Emissions Up to 75%
Grocery delivery services such as those provided by Safeway, FreshDirect, Amazon and Google can slash carbon dioxide emissions by 20 to 75 percent compared to individual household trips to the market, according to researchers at the University of Was... View More
Startup Crowdfunding to Sell Superfood Bars in US to Aid West African Farmers
Oakland-based social enterprise Kuli Kuli is launching an Indiegogo campaign to leverage its “superfood” nutrition bar to help alleviate poverty in West Africa.Kuli Kuli Bars are gluten-free, raw and made with just a few simple all-natural ingred... View More
Groundbreaking Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
The multitude of social and environmental challenges we face — both locally and globally — presents countless opportunities for new approaches and business models to rise to the fore. All over the world, mission-driven entrepreneurs are bringing ... View More
Mosaic Crowdsourcing $100 Million in New Solar Projects
Mosaic, an online marketplace that connects investors to solar energy projects, is tackling more and more ambitious projects. Recently, it started the Golden State Series, a string of solar investments that will total $100 million. The first project,... View More
Honda Smart Home To Showcase Zero-Carbon Living and Mobility At UC Davis
Honda this week announced plans to create the Honda Smart Home US, a showcase for environmental innovation and renewable energy-enabling technologies that demonstrates the potential for zero-carbon living and personal mobility. ... View More
UPS Adding 700 Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles to Global Fleet By 2014
UPS on Tuesday announced an expansion to its alternative vehicle fleet with plans to purchase some 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles and to build four refueling stations by the end of 2014.The company says an initial investment of more than $1... View More
SBIO Wants Your Help Choosing the Best New Talent Solving the World’s Biggest Problems
The Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) is celebrating its 5th birthday with a new crop of highly innovative, socially and environmentally conscious entrepreneurs. SBIO presented by Target, would like your help in choosing the runner-up and win... View More
Boeing, USDA, FAA Renew Aviation Industry Biofuel Initiative
The USDA last week announced it is extending for five years its agreement to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Boeing and other partners to help develop a viable biofuel for the aviation industry. ... View More
SBIO Semi-Finalist PrintEco Wants to Help You Save Time and Paper
Each week leading up to the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) finals on June 5th, where the runner-up will be decided via live online public vote at SB '13, we will feature an article on one of our SBIO semi-finalists. This week, meet the SBI... View More
Delta Reduces Aircraft GHG Emissions By Nearly 20 Percent
Delta Airlines this week released its Corporate Responsibility Report, which details the airline's environmental, employee, community, safety and financial performance throughout last year. ... View More
GoodCompany Ventures Seeking Social Enterprises for $500,000 Acceleration Grant
Now entering its fifth year, the GoodCompany Ventures (GCV) social enterprise accelerator is an initiative aimed at finding innovative solutions to address unmet social needs through for-profit enterprises that can scale for global impact. ... View More
B Lab's 'Best for the World' List Highlights Companies Making Positive Impacts
Sungevity and Trillium Asset Management are among the 67 businesses recently recognized by B Lab’s annual “Best for the World” list, which honors companies across 20 countries and 25 industries for redefining success in business.Each company on... View More
Walmart Announces New Commitments To Increase Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Walmart has released a new set of commitments aimed at increasing energy efficiency and achieving its goal of being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy by 2020. ... View More
United Airlines Announces Fuel-Savings Goal for 2013
United Airlines is commemorating Earth Month by announcing its commitment to save 85 million gallons of fuel this year under the umbrella of its Eco-Skies program. This would lead to a reduction of 828,750 metric tons of CO2 and a savings of $275 mil... View More
Nestlé Ramps Up Sustainable Design Efforts Throughout Brand Portfolio
As consumers become increasingly demanding of more social and environmental sustainability efforts from their favorite brands, Nestlé is one multinational that is responding in kind. The challenges for the world’s largest food company, however, ar... View More
